2004 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
